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Recent Obituaries in Racine, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Racine, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Kathleen Kabelis

Kathleen Kabelis

Feb 8, 2024

Kathleen Joy Kabelis Kathleen Joy Kabelis, 74, passed away at home on Thursday, February 8,2024. Kathy was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 28, 1949 to Carl D. and Evelyn M. (nee; Shell) Kemp. She married Joseph E. Kabelis on April 15, 1971, who preceded her in death on March 8, 1993. Kathy was employed as a nursing assistant for...

Diane Basterash

Diane Basterash

Feb 7, 2024

Diane Basterash, 86, passed away at Parkview Gardens on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Diane was born in Racine on November 11, 1937 to James and Ann Vash. She graduated from Horlick high school. Diane married Conrad Basterash on October 1, 1955, celebrating 66 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2022. She loved spending time with...

Gloria Mielke

Gloria Mielke

Feb 1, 2024

Gloria Esther (Bronson) Mielke 91 went home to heaven on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  Gloria was born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 15, 1932 to the late Oliver and Edna (nee: Stuebe).  Gloria was baptized, confirmed, and attended St. John's Lutheran Church.  Gloria attended and graduated from St. John's Lutheran School.  Gloria was married on January 27, 1951 to Paul...

Michael Baus

Michael Baus

Jan 31, 2024

Michael J Baus passed away on January 31, 2024 at the age of 70 with his family lovingly at his side. Born April 14, 1953 to Raymond and Marcedes (nee: Stender) Baus. He served in the United States Army after graduating from Nathan Hale High School in W est Allis. While he was stationed in German y , he met...

Lorraine Matter

Lorraine Matter

Jan 31, 2024

Lorraine G. Matter, 98 passed away at Willowgreen Assisted Living on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Lorraine was born in Racine on April 22, 1925, to  Herman and Louisa Seyferth, the youngest of ten children. On October 26, 1946, she married Harold E. "Mike" Matter, celebrating 68 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2015. Lorraine was ...

Garry Gorr

Garry Gorr

Jan 27, 2024

Garry Gorr Our hearts are broken but God decided it was time to call Garry home. On January 27, 2024, Garry passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Garry was born on August 21, 1953, to Eldo and Harriett Gorr.  He graduated from MSOE. Garry married  the love of his life, Maria "Cookie" De La Rosa on...

William Stritchko

William Stritchko

Jan 18, 2024

Caledonia-William G. Stritchko Sr., 87, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Ascension All Saints. He was born on January 2, 1937 to the late George and Ruth (nee: Jeffery) Stritchko. Bill graduated from Cudahy High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps until his honorable discharge. For many years Bill designed and built homes for his...

Steven Smith

Steven Smith

Jan 17, 2024

Racine- Steven J. Smith, 68 passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 after a short illness. Steve was the first-born son of Frank J. Jr. and Mary Ann (nee: Wallers) Smith in Racine, WI. In his early years he enjoyed waterskiing and tinkering with motors. He was a truck driver and worked in car and appliance repair....

Joyce Peterson

Joyce Peterson

Jan 16, 2024

Caledonia- Joyce I. Peterson, 90, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Joyce was born on August 18, 1933, to Warren and Laura (nee; Fish) Lansing. She attended schools in Racine and Kenosha, graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School. She married Jack Peterson on July 7, 1951. He preceded her in death on December...

Richard Kadamian

Richard Kadamian

Jan 14, 2024

Richard P. Kadamian Richard P. Kadamian, 62, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Richard or "Rick" as he was known by all, was born in Racine on February 15, 1961 to Mike and Claire E. Kadamian. Rick attended Jerstad-Agerholm Elementary & Junior High School and received a scholarship to attend Prairie Sr. High School.  He graduated...

Patricia Remus

Patricia Remus

Jan 13, 2024

Patricia R. Remus Mount Pleasant- Patricia R. Remus, 90, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Pat was born in Lake Geneva, WI on December 20, 1933 to Horace and Olive (nee: Wyman) Tower. She married E. Dale Rogers in 1952, and together they had two children, Debra and Skip.  Dale preceded her in death in 1955. ...

David Namowicz

David Namowicz

Jan 13, 2024

Caledonia- David W. Namowicz, 72, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. David was born May 4, 1951 to the late Julian and Lydia "Lee" (nee: Calvino) Namowicz. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School and UW Milwaukee. He served as CEO of Warren Industries since 1986. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on...

Kristine Cantwell

Kristine Cantwell

Jan 5, 2024

Caledonia- Kristine M. Cantwell, 64, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Zilber Family Hospice, Wauwatosa. She was born in Evergreen Park, IL on January 23, 1959 to the late Kenneth O. and Rosalie C. (nee: Didier) Johnson. The family moved to Mundelein, IL in 1966. Kris was a 1977 graduate of Mundelein High School. She earned her bachelor's degree...

Gary Greeley

Gary Greeley

Jan 1, 2024

Gary P. Greeley, 77, passed away at Shore light Memory Care on Monday, January 1, 2024. Gary was born in Racine on July 19, 1946 to Courtney G. and Gladys C. (nee, Lock) Greeley. He graduated from Park High School and went on to get a degree in Computer Science from Gateway Technical College.       Gary served in the United States...

James Seitz

James Seitz

Dec 26, 2023

Racine- James V. Seitz, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Racine on April 6, 1941 to the late Victor J. and Ethel M. (nee: Williams) Seitz. He was a 1959 graduate of St. Catherine's High School and earned his Bachelor's degree from Carthage College. Jim was...

Peter Jacobsen

Peter Jacobsen

Dec 25, 2023

Pleasantville, N.Y. – Peter Kristan Jacobsen, 86, formerly of Racine, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Westchester Medical Center, N.Y. Peter was born May 6, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the first child of Dagmar Eleanore and Arnold Christian Jacobsen, and was raised, along with his sister Andrea, in Racine, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his...

Irene Miller

Irene Miller

Dec 19, 2023

On December 19, 2023, Irene Elizabeth Miller peacefully fell asleep in the arms her Savior Jesus Christ. Irene was born to Ralph J. and Emma A. (Laeder) Miller on January 4, 1937. She lived her whole life in the Racine area. She was a dedicated employee of S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc., retiring after over 50 years of devoted service....

Marion Marinkovich

Marion Marinkovich

Dec 18, 2023

Marion Betty "Honey" Marinkovich Franklin- Marion B. "Honey" Marinkovich, 93, went to spend Christmas with her husband who she dearly missed on Monday, December 18, 2023. Marion was born in Milwaukee on February 23, 1930, to Matthew and Mamie (nee; Roberts) Videkovich. She married William E. Marinkovich on June 12, 1948. They were blessed to have spent 62 years together...

Susan Eberhardt

Susan Eberhardt

Dec 10, 2023

Susan I. Eberhardt Racine - Susan Irene Eberhardt, 69, passed away peacefully at Oak Hill Terrace in Waukesha, WI on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Sue was born in Racine on December 5, 1954, to Eugene and Irene (nee: Reed) Eberhardt. She was a lifelong Racine resident, graduating from Racine Lutheran High School, class of '73. Afterwards Sue was employed at...

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